Greetings, Splinterlands warriors!
Early September brought some pretty exciting news for me. After several Brawls where ClaNFT managed to climb to first place, it happened again. Maybe this is a sign that we're finally finding our rhythm, or perhaps the other guilds are simply giving us a little room to breathe. Either way, I'm definitely not complaining.
For me, Brawl isn't just about guilds fighting each other to collect points. This is where your ability to read the ruleset, choose the right cards, and predict what your opponent is thinking is truly put to the test. Sometimes you walk into a battle thinking you've prepared the perfect strategy, only to walk away scratching your head.
This time, I ended up with six wins. However, four of those were automatic wins because the opposing guilds didn't fill their battle slots. So don't imagine me going on a rampage in the arena like a knight who just discovered a treasure chest.
Out of the two battles that actually took place, I got one win and one loss. Overall, I contributed 18 points to ClaNFT.
And interestingly, that one loss is actually the battle I want to talk about the most.
My opponent this time was using Kelya Frendul as their Archon. I had actually tried to build a lineup that could put pressure on the backline with Sneak monsters while also relying on a healer to keep my troops alive.
Unfortunately, the plan didn't work out the way I had imagined.
The enemy's melee units had armor protection that made my attacks feel like someone knocking on the door of an empty house. Hit it again and again, but the door still wouldn't open.
My Sneak monsters failed to apply the pressure I was hoping for, while the healer wasn't able to turn things around either. In the end, I had to admit that my opponent's lineup was simply better prepared.
You can watch the battle here:
Strangely enough, I remember this loss much more clearly than those automatic wins. Maybe that's because a loss gives you something that a free win doesn't: something to think about.
What really put a smile back on my face was the guild's overall result.
ClaNFT managed to collect 258 points from 86 wins and 26 losses, securing first place once again.
The rewards were pretty nice too. Every member who fully participated received 2,450 Merits, while players with a Spellbook received 35,585 staked SPS.
For me, that extra SPS already has a job waiting for it: straight back into staking.
Meanwhile, my Merits have accumulated to around 11,000. That feels pretty close to having enough for another round of Gladius Cases. I have a feeling the results of those openings might become the subject of my next story.
The longer I participate in Brawls, the more I realize that a guild's strength isn't just about the cards its members own.
There's communication, experience, and the habit of learning from one another.
For new players, I think joining a guild can be a huge help. There's no need to feel embarrassed about losing. In fact, watching other players' lineups, asking questions about the ruleset, or discussing why one strategy worked while another failed can help you improve much faster.
A guild is basically like a school—except the teachers sometimes have to take the exam too.
This Brawl taught me one simple lesson: don't assume your strategy is perfect until you've seen what your opponent can do. Kelya Frendul and those heavily armored melee units reminded me of that.
Early September ended with a smile. ClaNFT was back on top, I walked away with 18 points, some extra SPS for staking, and 11,000 Merits that will soon turn into Gladius Cases.
Keep participating in Brawls, even if you don't win very often. Winning is definitely fun, but a loss that you properly analyze can often turn you into a much stronger player.**
See you in the next Brawl. Hopefully this time, the victories won't come only because our opponents forgot to fill their battle slots. 😄
VONAK! 🔥
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